JP Hanson, Managing Director, Head – E&P Group, Houlihan Lokey
The transition to shale production from conventional sources has changed the way the industry consumes capital.
Shaia Hosseinzadeh Managing Partner, OnyxPoint Global Management LP
The transition to shale production from conventional sources has changed the way the industry consumes capital.
Indy Chakrabarti SVP of Strategy and Marketing – E&P Software, Emerson Automation Solutions
Machine learning continues to be the key technology that can unlock efficiency gains through automation, from the factory floor to the field and the subsurface.
Rosemary Chabva, Fluor
There is still a long way to go but at least the conversation has started, and is also wisely supported by non-industry specific campaigns for the betterment of women in the workplace.
Olivier Mussat , Chief Investment Officer, IFC
IFC has over six decades of history with Africa: IFC has invested more than $25 billion in African businesses and financial institutions, and our current portfolio there exceeds $5 billion. We are a leading provider of advice to promote a sustainable private sector and mobilize capital from other investors who invest alongside IFC in critical sectors for Africa’s future. IFC invests in a multitude of sectors, from banking to agriculture, with a clear focus on developmental impact.
Akshai Fofaria, Partner, Solicitor & Avocat and Regional Chair of the Africa Group, Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons has been active in Africa since the early 1990s when we exported the private financing model to South Africa, culminating in the development of the Gautrain. Since then, the firm has provided an entire project lifecycle service, supporting those who have an economic interest in Africa’s major energy, natural resources and infrastructure assets.
John Dielwart, Canada Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2018
John says that to create a successful business you have to create a scenario where everyone, on all levels, care about the people that they work with.
Laurance Narbut, Managing Partner, Acceleration Resources
Given the positives associated with Canada outlined herein, we have set up a Canadian office in 2016 and have completed five local investments. We continue to see strong deal flow in a market underserved by capital providers.
James Cairns, VP Petroleum & Chemicals, CN
With our unique 3 coast reach, we are well positioned to help producers reach desirable domestic and international markets.
Joel MacLeod, Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd.
Key challenges according to Joel are – discounted prices as a result of limited market access and regulatory hurdles and lack of institutional interest.